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Hairstyles by Face Shape: The Perfect Haircut for a Long Face With Thick, Wavy Hair

by Deborah Dunham (Subscribe to Deborah Dunham's posts)
Posted Jun 9th 2010 at 7:00AM  
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Perfect Haircut for My Face Shape

Jean, before and after her Perfect Haircut for Your Face Shape makeover. Photos: Cory Sorensen

Ever thought of choosing your hairstyles by face shape? The right haircut and hairstyle can draw attention to your best facial features, and shift attention from anything you want to disguise. In our video series, The Perfect Haircut for Your Face Shape, we explore the styles that look best on round, oval, square, long, and heart shaped faces.

What's one of the best ways to flatter a long, round face? Lots of layers and volume!

Meet today's hair-stumped client, Jean -- a former redhead gone blonde with thick, wavy locks that she admits is overwhelming. "I don't know what to embrace in my hair anymore," she says about her color and style.



The first step is to bring Jean's hair back to its natural red color which will make her hazel eyes pop and give her whole face a lift, according to celebrity hairstylist Andy Lecompte.

Lecompte adds long layers to Jean's hair and some shorter fringes around the cheeks to de-emphasize the length of her face. And after drying her hair with a round brush, he adds loose, bouncy curls with a wide curling iron and large rollers to create tons of movement.

"I feel sassy!" says Jean about her new hairstyle that now complements her round face shape, natural coloring and thick, wavy hair.

Did you miss last week's round face with curly hair makeover? Check it out here!
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Anne, 6-20-2010, 8:57PM

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Anne

While both hair styles are nice, to be honest, I much prefer the before photo. I believe she looks much younger with the longer , lighter hair.

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Karen, 6-20-2010, 9:11PM

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Karen

I agree; and it doesn't look to me like she has a round face either! As for the first woman, it looks like the same exact haircut, just styled a little bit. Geez.

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Lisa McDonald, 6-23-2010, 1:29PM

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Lisa McDonald

I agree with the previous comments. She looks much prettier with her lighter and longer hair. My message to her, "Go back to your own style!!! Don't listen to the 'experts!"

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Z, 7-12-2010, 1:42PM

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Z

I really think she looked better with the blonde hair. The red made her adorable freckles too red! She looked younger the other way.

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Natalie Van Dyke, 8-23-2010, 9:51AM

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Natalie Van Dyke

That cut aged this woman by at least 8yrs, and maybe more. Not at all impressed w/this outcome. Was hoping for help myself, but I will be moving on....

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